An exclusive fashion event is showcasing international talents and designers with the participation of top celebrities at The Dubai Mall Fashion Catwalk in Dubai, UAE.

The three-day Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience (VFDE) 2014 will conclude tomorrow (November 1) at the Dubai Mall  and the Armani Hotel Dubai.

The event will also feature a two-day International Talents Showcase and Fashion Talks led by celebrity designers and fashion icons at the Armani Hotel Dubai.

The showcase was an exclusive stage for 20 upcoming designers, selected by Vogue Italia and The Dubai Mall through a scouting contest.

Mohamed Alabbar, chairman of Emaar Properties, said: “The inaugural Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience played a pivotal role in demonstrating our commitment to the global fashion industry and elevating Dubai’s global fashion destination status.

“This year, with the unwavering support of Mrs Franca Sozzani from Vogue Italia and our valued sponsors, we aim to shine the spotlight on emerging creative talents and provide a platform for nurturing emerging designers from around the world.

“The second edition of Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience will provide Dubai’s visitors and residents an opportunity to listen to talks by internationally renowned designers and also view the creativity of a range of talented designers. The event further highlights the credentials of The Dubai Mall as the ultimate destination of choice for fashion.”  

Franca Sozzani, Vogue Italia editor-in-chief, said: “Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience highlights the dynamic growth of Dubai as fashion capital. While celebrating the newest trends of the industry, today we are supporting the work of extremely talented young and emerging designers.

“Fashion needs new energies in order to present original perspectives, attitudes and aesthetics. The Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience is also a platform for experts and icons of the industry to interact with the next generation of designers. The future of fashion is set through such events.”


The event is also featuring two sessions of exclusive Fashion Talks, led by international designers and fashion icons, which are among the highlights this year at VFDE, offering unique insights on tradition, innovation and achieving global success in the fashion industry.

The topics include ‘A New Generation in Fashion’; ‘Heritage Moving Forward’; ‘Excess/Success’; ‘The Strength of Tradition’; ‘From Denim to Red Carpet’; and ‘Scouting New Talents.’

The international designers and celebrities from the fashion and entertainment industries includes Roberto Cavalli, Alberta Ferretti, Philipp Plein, Peter Dundas, Ciara, Elissa, Emmanuelle Seigner, Latifa, Soko, Lira and Lola Lennox.

Other fashion exhibitions as part of the show include ‘The Italian Way,’ at The Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue, celebrating Italian style by gathering 80 looks from the most important fashion brands of the last decades. and ‘Bloomingdale’s Atrium,’ is dedicated to the 10th edition of ‘Who is on Next?’, a project organised by Altaroma in collaboration with Vogue Italia. - TradeArabia News Service